Pilates and Pregnancy: A Workbook for Before, During and After Pregnancy w/ DVD [Spiral-bound]

Sarah Picot (Author), Amy Friedlander (Editor), Bit N By Design (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2007

From the creator of the award winning Prenatal Pilates and Post-natal Pilates DVDs. Pilates and Pregnancy has it all! 4 workouts to get you in shape before pregnancy, keep you in shape during pregnancy and get your body back after pregnancy. Known for its focus on deep abdominal strength, flexibility and posture improving benefits, Pilates can be the pregnant woman's savior. After consulting top OB/GYNs, Sarah Picot created workouts that are modified to meet the needs and restrictions of each trimester and the postpartum months. Packed with journal pages, pregnancy fun facts, exercise and pregnancy notes, this workbook combines well described exercises with a pregnancy journal. Prenatal Pilates DVD included!!!!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I could confidently and enthusiastically recommend it to my new, and experienced, mothers to use to maximize their small and valuable time to get the exercise the body needs and continue to encourage and foster the bonding relationship that mother (and father) and baby need." --Dr. Collin D. Cullen Board Certified Pediatrics

"We believe that a strict adherence to these well designed Pilates exercises will enhance every mother's antepartum care for nine months and will shorten labor and delivery for those mothers who take the time to participate faithfully in these programs." --Drs. James S. Powers and Francis T. Bergin OB/GYNs

"I could confidently and enthusiastically recommend it to my new, and experienced, mothers to use to maximize their small and valuable time to get the exercise the body needs and continue to encourage and foster the bonding relationship that mother (and father) and baby need." --Dr. Collin D. Cullen Board Certified Pediatrics

About the Author

Sarah Picot is a former professional dancer and certified Pilates instructor. She is the creator of the acclaimed Pilates for You DVD series. Sarah has appeared on the CBS morning show and FOX News IMAG, featuring her Pilates and pregnancy workouts. Real Simple magaine voted her Prenatal Pilates DVD, the "Best Pregnancy Video".

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 216 pages
• Publisher: Picot Pilates, LLC (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977815005
• ISBN-13: 978-0977815005
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,210,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)